Episode 207: Street Food Dominance in CPG, Staffing Levels And Medication Affecting The Food Industry

Line Cook Thoughts

In this solo episode, I discuss the recent news that many major financial analysts are concerned over weight loss drugs leading to a loss in revenue for the food industry within the next few years. I then discuss the popularity of "Street Food" items on menus and CPG products. Finally, I end with the news on staffing in the restaurant industry and where we might go from here. (This is not medical or investment advice. For entertainment purposes only) Links: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/investing/ozempic-food-companies/index.html https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/ozempic-for-weight-loss-does-it-work-and-what-do-experts-recommend/2023/07#:~:text=Ozempic%20works%20by%20mimicking%20a,the%20effect%20of%20bariatric%20surgery https://news.yahoo.com/ozempic-may-impact-food-industry-134803034.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABggXgUCYg2z3bhUk87B5itBFqNTfPMqhno783zhd7LfYcvSvR_heqiEIeTKhCzBGEZZGlgPwEHBQr2fZtWL0uvIUmkgHoe8chrGO-TWnOUrFqQxad7xXbZnyeKIlgla_4WOek_fCchYqLZ0e-xnLkXsA4DKVkwH3I91n877Nh3S https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/launch-pad/companies-monetize-consumer-demand-for-street-food https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/economists-notebook/analysis-commentary/restaurants-surpassed-pre-pandemic-employment-peak-in-september/ Find the newsletter at linecookthoughts.com